Dealing with the Winter Blues
The winter blues roll in like the gray skies and the cold north wind. Some people become overwhelmed by this season of grayness. Seasonal affective disorder is a diagnosed psychological disorder that affects many individuals during the winter, shorter days and dark mornings contribute to the blues. Human beings desire sunlight and our bodies need it physically and emotionally. When combined with the letdown that comes after the hustle and bustle of the Holidays and the inevitable Christmas credit card bill, it is no wonder that this season accounts for more depression than any of the other three.
There are some small things we can do to help fight off the winter blues. We can exercise, eat more healthy foods, get out in the sun as often as possible, and possibly take some vitamin D. Often when we get depressed we ignore God’s word; but I suggest that you try very hard to continue reading the Bible and look for encouragement.
Jeremiah writes in Lamentations 3 these encouraging words:
Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed,
for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
I say to myself, “The LORD is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.”
The LORD is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him; it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD
After the Holiday busyness, take advantage of this quieter time of the year, to slow down and wait. Wait to hear from God. Seek Him with all your heart.. Wait and look forward to the coming of spring. Experience the continual newness of His embrace.
On Saturday, January 28 we will discuss the issue of winter depression at our weekly meeting of The Table Church. We meet at 7 PM, but come early and enjoy a coffee drink prepared by our barista team, as well as a variety of snacks. We meet at the Lancaster County Christian School, 651 Lampeter Road.
